Danthron Other names: Dantron

Chemical formula: C₁₄H₈O₄  Molecular mass: 240.211 g/mol  PubChem compound: 2950

Active ingredient description

Danthron, a natural product, was originally extracted from the roots and rhizome of Polygonaceae plant. Danthron is a reddish, synthetic anthraquinone derivative. Danthron has been widely used as a laxative.

Medicine classification

This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
A06AB03 Dantron A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A06 Laxatives → A06A Laxatives → A06AB Contact laxatives
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Structural formula

Graphic representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 117-10-2
DrugBank Drug: DB04816
KEGG Drug: D07107
PubChem Compound: 2950
RxNorm Ingredient: 22293
SNOMED-CT Concept: 387364000
Dantron (substance)
UNII Identifier: Z4XE6IBF3V
DANTHRON
 
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